Law aiming to ban drag performances in Texas is unconstitutional, federal judge rules

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a Texas law seeking to limit drag performances in the state is unconstitutional. Senate Bill 12, signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in June, sought to ban "sexually oriented performances," creating civil penalties and criminal penalties for anyone involved with performances in front of minors. Critics have said the law is meant to restrict drag shows, though the legislation doesn't specifically mention those performances. It was set to take effect Sept. 1, but LGBTQ advocacy groups, businesses and a drag performer obtained...